Other than the sleeved look, features are said to be a 26 percent lighter jersey with stretch fabric around the shoulder to allow full range of motion. Warriors rookie Harrison Barnes can be seen in photos wearing the fit jersey, fashioned to curve with contours of the neck, shoulders and arms.

A number of Warriors players have tested the jersey in practices, and the Warriors and adidas have received positive feedback, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

"I think it will be a trendsetter," Barnes said. "I think its something it will take people a little bit of time to get used to, but once they do it'll be good. As long as I'm able to shoot and move, that's all that matters."

Public opinion is sure to form quickly. For what it’s worth, the Warriors brass, who first learned of the design in an August 2011 pitch meeting, are fond of the new style and pleased to be first to roll it out.

"I went 'Wow!'" Warriors co-owner Peter Guber told the Mercury News. "It was a very profound change. And I think adidas presenting it to us and giving us the option to be the first one to do this demonstrates our willingness to be inventive."